University of Melbourne Residential Colleges and Halls
Comparative Costs 2009
Students who choose to reside in college enter into a way of life that enriches the university experience. While there are many similarities shared by the colleges, each has its unique and distinguishing features. Colleges vary considerably in size. Student rooms range in style from contemporary to Victorian, according to the age of the individual college. Most colleges offer scholarship assistance but the nature and extent of this varies between colleges. The facilities and academic programs of the colleges also vary, as do the other activities that characterise college life.
The following table provides comparative information about the costs (for the year 2009) associated with living in the colleges of the University of Melbourne. Applicants are advised to consider this information in conjunction with information provided by the intercollegiate website as well as in the websites and promotional literature of each college, and to look for comparison at the University of Melbourne's Cost of Living Estimates at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/planning/cost_of_living/summary.html. The Standard Fee is for a single study-bedroom with shared bathroom facilities, and is the annual fee paid in two semester instalments. Colleges and Halls reserve the right to amend fees to take into account any clarification of the interpretation of the GST legislation to goods and services provided.
| College/Hall | Graduate House | International House | Janet Clarke Hall | Newman College | Ormond College | Queen's College | St Hilda's College | St Mary's College | Trinity College | University College | Whitley College |
| Total fee for first year entering students | $15,288 | $17,562 | $17,688 | $17,355 | $18,486 | $18,948 | $18,470 | $17,771 | $19,455 | $17,841 | $16,760 |
| Weeks in standard fee | 52 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 33 |
| Weekly Fee | $294.00-$542.50 | $532.18 | $536.00 | $482.08 | $513.50 | $526.33 | $461.75 | $493.64 | $540.42 | $495.58 | $480.00 |
| Total fee for students returning to College | $15,288 | $16,076 | $16,643 | $16,813 | $18,066 | $17,988 | $17,570 | $17,401 | $18,860 | $17,321 | $15,560 |
| Weeks in standard fee | 52 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 32 |
| Weekly Fee | $294.00-$542.50 | $502.38 | $520.09 | $480.37 | $514.11 | $513.94 | $450.51 | $497.17 | $523.89 | $494.90 | $480.00 |
| Refundable deposits (Room, Keys, etc.) | $50 | $300 | $750 | $300 | $120 | $750 | $400 | $250 | $50 | $500 | $500 |
Inclusions in weekly fee
- Each College offers three meals per day for seven days per week.
- Each College offers academic support & extra-curricular activities.
- Each College offers Orientation activities at the start of semester.
Note:Special conditions apply for 4th year & above students